The Great Master of Gensokyo

In Shintoism in Japan, anyone who is worshipped becomes a god, even after death.

In such a system, the importance of faith to the gods is evident.

"That's true, but if the Minamoto army comes again, the Nara shrines won't be able to be saved." This time, only a thousand people came; what if tens of thousands attacked the mountain?

Will Saigyouji Hanyu still be able to resolve everything smoothly by then?

"Oh no, what should we do?" Inaba Tei was so frightened that she was completely stunned. She had finally found a place to stay.

My owner is so unreliable!

"Putting aside whether the Genji army will come, Midori will be in danger if we don't deal with that person. Besides, the Genji army came for us in the first place, so God doesn't need to worry."

Saigyouji Hanyu smiled calmly and addressed the two deities.

"I have decided to leave Mount Nara, but if the gods require it, I will leave behind the corresponding shikigami for protection." Yuki-onna, Yoto-hime, Inugami, and Kanko all stood before the two gods.

"Yuki-onna, Kusanagi, and Inugami can stay here, but Yoto-hime will have to come with me."

The Demon Blade Princess is the strongest fighter; when Saigyouji Hanyu wields the Demon Blade, his combat prowess is guaranteed.

Of course, the other shikigami are not weak either, and are enough to handle some situations.

"Eh, you're leaving Narayama?" Kanako asked in surprise, a look of doubt in her eyes. "You, do you really intend to do that?"

"Lord Yuzuru has already made up his mind to end this war single-handedly."

Midori answered on behalf of Saigyouji Hanyu, looking completely obedient to him.

Wherever Saigyouji Hanyu goes, she goes.

“That’s right, I’m looking forward to it too,” Hagoromo Gitsune said, a bright smile on her face, “to witness Yuusuke’s growth.”

"My injuries are gradually healing, and I should be able to exert my corresponding combat power."

Hagoromo Gitsune is the closest to a great demon; she possesses the remnant soul power of a white fox.

The body is gradually adapting to this power.

"Idiot, you're asking for it." Kanako looked utterly defeated by Saigyouji Hanyu, while Saigyouji Hanyu remained nonchalant. "God, do you have any thoughts?"

Now that he had made up his mind, Saigyouji Hanyu naturally wouldn't change it.

"Fine, I'll lend you a hand." She sighed softly and said to Saigyouji Yuusuke, "Come closer and lower your head."

"???"

Saigyouji Hanyu looked puzzled, but he still bent down and came to Kanako's side as instructed.

"Now, I formally acknowledge you, Saigyouji Hanyu, as the ancestral spirit of me and Suwako."

"My fate and Suwako's fate are now in your hands."

Wait... what is a deity?

Before Saigyouji Yuusuke could understand what was happening, he heard the system notification sound.

[Ding! You have gained the approval of Yasaka Daimyojin and received the divine blessing 'misfortune and fortune are intertwined'.]

[Because you have become the chief priest recognized by the gods, the chief priest presides over the sacrifices and offerings to the gods, holding a position above the priests, and is responsible for establishing shrines for the gods.]

[The shrine system is now available for you.]

The shrine system, as the name suggests, is responsible for offering sacrifices to the gods.

In the shrine system, shikigami will occasionally appear randomly, and Saigyouji Hanyu needs to use the ritual to obtain shikigami.

However, obtaining the imperial gift is extremely difficult, and Saigyouji Hanyu still needs to complete the corresponding tasks, especially those related to gods, in order to obtain it.

The composition of imperial rites is the power of human faith.

[You have unlocked the Onmyojutsu function. Your Onmyojutsu can be enhanced using rituals. For example, Word of Power: Binding can be enhanced into different sealing spells, and Word of Power: Protection can be enhanced into different barrier spells.]

"???"

Saigyouji Yuusuke could not hide his excitement. Did that mean that his main Onmyoji skills could be enhanced at different stages?

Chapter Sixty-Five: Hagoromo Gitsune's Attachment

Of course, besides quests, gifts can also come from daily check-ins at the shrine.

You might get it occasionally, but that depends on whether you're unlucky or lucky.

With a zashiki-warashi (a type of Japanese house spirit) guarding the place, one should be able to rise to the level of a European, right?

The most important feature is the barrier function within the shrine system.

The function of the barrier is to mark the shrine where it is located, and to cast a barrier to shield the outside world from the perception of Suwa Grand Shrine.

"This function." Saigyouji Yuzuru's eyes lit up. It meant that as long as the barrier was activated at Suwa Shrine, others would be unable to perceive Suwa Shrine.

In other words, it reduced the shrine's presence.

Only those inside the shrine can be aware of its existence.

The benefits of becoming a god are really quite good.

"Eh, Kana-chan has accepted Yuzuru as the god's master?" Suwako's eyes widened, somewhat surprised that Kana-ko would say that. Moreover, she also sensed the change in Saigyouji Yuzuru; the accepted Yuzuru now seemed to have Kana-ko's blessing.

"No...no, I just hope this idiot doesn't die out there. It's not easy for the shrine to have an extra priest, and arrogant idiots can die."

Kanako rolled her eyes, but Saigyouji Habu seemed a little troubled. "Um, my two deities, what is a God Lord?"

"Well... you wouldn't understand even if I told you. Anyway, don't die easily. You're our shrine's head priest. The expansion of the shrine, the rituals, and handling human wishes... are all entrusted to you."

Kanako's relaxed expression, as if she had just shifted the blame, left Saigyouji Hanyu somewhat speechless.

"Alright, I'll do my best." Saigyouji Hanyu chuckled, then looked up at the sky and snapped his fingers lightly.

"Mark Suwa Daishin Shrine, Mount Nara, barrier applied."

A massive barrier enveloped Mount Nara.

From the outside, it appears as if the shrines on Mount Nara have disappeared.

"What is this?" Kanako asked in surprise, while Saigyouji Habu explained, "The barrier will continue to cover the area, reducing the presence of Suwa Grand Shrine. It's like removing Suwa Grand Shrine from reality."

"In this way, neither the Minamoto clan's army, nor the Abe clan's army, nor any ungrateful monsters passing by will notice the Suwa Grand Shrine."

Kanako was stunned by Saigyouji Hanyu's explanation.

"How...how did you do that?"

Surprised as I was, well, who can blame me when Saigyouji Hanyu is such a special guy?

At this moment, Kanako didn't know what expression to make. Choosing him as the god master was definitely the right decision.

"This idiot is actually quite good-looking." Such thoughts couldn't help but surface in the mind of the deity.

"Yuzuru is really amazing."

The adorable Suwako happily ran up to Saigyouji Hanyu, who picked her up and put her on his shoulders.

"Yuzuru, how long will it be before you come back?"

Suwako couldn't help but worry a little. After Saigyouji Hanyu left, Kanako would be the only one who could keep her company.

"It won't be long."

Saigyouji Hanyu told Suwako that the false god would descend within the next month or two.

His plan was to resolve the arrival of the false god.

However, before dealing with the arrival of the false god, the best course of action is to use this war to escalate the conflict.

If a time traveler doesn't use cheat codes, can they still be called a time traveler?

...

The night is alluring.

Saigyouji Hanyu activated the Onmyojutsu function and looked at his existing main Onmyojutsu skills.

The level and strength of Yin-Yang Arts are based on Saigyouji Hanyu's current level.

I earned two Imperial Gifts by checking in daily through the Shrine system, and this was already past midnight after we wiped out the Genji army.

"What should I choose?" Saigyouji Yuuyu thought for a moment and then pointed to the Word of Power: Binding. If he could master the sealing system's spells, Saigyouji Yuuyu would have no problem dealing with the descent of a false god.

One Imperial Gift was consumed on the Word of Power: Binding.

[Word of Power: Binding Enhancement Upgrade, Unlocking Enhancement Stage Spell: Eight Directions Dragon Slaughter Array.]

[Eight Directions Dragon Slaying Formation: Uses magic to seize the opponent's freedom of movement, creating a wide-ranging barrier centered on the caster. Within the barrier, it unleashes continuous, high-powered magical attacks with no damage for one hour.]

There is a significant chance that they will lose their combat capability.

[Incantation: Spirit Bind, Eight Directions Dragon Slayer.]

The Eight Directions Dragon Slaying Formation is a spell skill derived from the Word of Power: Binding, and it is an enhanced and upgraded version of the Word of Power: Binding. It is somewhat like a combination of barrier spells and sealing spells.

"Great!" Saigyouji Yuzuru's eyes lit up. Although there were some side effects, it could be used as a trump card.

I'm looking forward to the next stage of enhancement. For the second Royal Gift, I'll choose to consume it, this time on the Word of Power: Guardian.

[Word of Power: Guardian Enhancement Upgrade, Unlocking Enhancement Stage Spell: Five Emperors' Protection.]

[The Five Emperors' Protection: With the power of the Five Great Emperors, this spell protects the user, granting immunity to any spells and attacks from demons.]

The duration of this effect depends on the output of magical power; a continuous output of magical power is required.

[Incantation: Barrier, protection from the Five Emperors.]

The Eight Directions Dragon Killing Formation and the Five Emperors' Protection are both trump cards that can be combined to kill each other.

These two techniques gave Saigyouji Hanyu the confidence to face even higher-level monsters.

"You can think of it as insurance." Nodding in satisfaction, Saigyouji Hanyu yawned and lay down peacefully to sleep.

Today must have been a tiring day for him.

"Rest well." In his sleep, Saigyouji Hanyu seemed to hear a strange voice. The delicate fragrance that entered his nose made Saigyouji Hanyu somewhat intoxicated.

Unbeknownst to him, Hagoromo Gitsune was letting Saigyouji Hanyu rest his head in her arms, just like a mother comforting her child.

Suddenly, Hagoromo Gitsune gently kissed Saigyouji Hanyu on the cheek.

"Oh dear, what am I doing?" Hagoromo Gitsune covered her face, her cheeks inexplicably burning.

She couldn't help but feel an indescribable emotion towards the young Yuzuru.

I wonder if it's because of the white fox kudzu leaf.

Author's message:

P.S.: Second update. Moving on to the next phase. It will be faster starting today.

PS2: I plan to try to climb the rankings next Monday. Today is Sunday, so updates will be faster this time.

Chapter Sixty-Six: The Prophecy of Daoman

Admittedly, the white fox's will did have some influence on Hagoromo Gitsune.

This influence, however, brought out Hagoromo Gitsune's maternal instincts. Initially, when she first came into contact with Abe no Seimei, she had not been affected.

Abe no Seimei's actions and words made Hagoromo Gitsune feel constrained and suffocated.

That man was only thinking about himself.

Thus, Hagoromo Gitsune escaped from Heian-kyo.

Until he met Saigyouji Hanyu.

"To vanquish demons and become a true Onmyoji. I will do my best to help you." Hagoromo Gitsune said with a satisfied smile, "Hanyu, let me witness your growth."

He looks so much like someone, just like a young Seimei.

The image of Saigyouji Hanyu overlapped with the image of the child in my memory.

This feeling made Hagoromo Gitsune thoroughly enjoy her time with Saigyouji Hanyu.

She also knew that Saigyouji Hanyu had been very tired lately.

"They probably haven't noticed." She smiled, thinking of the little shrine maiden. Only that naive Saigyouji Yuzuru was completely unaware of the little shrine maiden's thoughts about him.